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Body Spray for Odor Elimination and Fragrance
How to formulate a body spray for eliminating food and body odors, ensuring compatibility with fragrance, and what other ingredients like preservatives and skin conditioners...
Inquiry about Glucose Oxidase Enzyme for Bread Dough
Inquiry about Glucose Oxidase enzyme for use in bread dough, requesting technical documents (MSDS, COA, Specifications), detailed usage instructions (direct powder addition,...
Alternative Acids for pH Adjustment in Long-Lash Formulas
When formulating a long-lash product where AHA cannot be used, what alternative acids are suitable for lowering the pH? Specifically, is distilled vinegar (acetic acid) an...
Oil Rancidity in Cosmetics
Which cosmetic oils from the provided list are prone to rancidity, and what are the best methods to prevent or solve this issue, including whether reducing the oil...
Adding Shimmer to Body Oil
Which type of shimmer should be used with body oil? Please recommend.
Classification of Yeast-Derived Cosmetic Ingredients
Are Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dermal Respiratory Factor (Saccharomyces Lysate Extract), and MYFerment™ Balance (Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate) the same type of...
Formulating Gel/Cream with Diverse Actives and Solubility Issues
How to formulate a 50g product containing multiple active ingredients, including oil-soluble components like Acne-TT and challenging ingredients like Azelaic Acid, using...
Comparing Concentration and Usage of Minoxil Aqua™ vs. Minoxil™
Is using 4% of Minoxil Aqua™ (Diaminopyrimidine Oxide Water Soluble, containing at least 50% Diaminopyrimidine Oxide) equivalent to using 2% of standard Minoxil™...
HLB Value of Viscolam AT 100P
What is the HLB value of Viscolam AT 100P?
Thickeners for Acidic Cream Formulation
What thickeners are suitable for creating a solid, non-spill cream texture that is stable and resistant to acidic ingredients?
Using VersaMoist™ in Facial Foam: Usage and Benefits
What are the recommended usage percentage, mixing method, and benefits of using VersaMoist™ (PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether) in a facial foam formulation, and does it help...
Using VersaMoist™ in Foam Cleansers
How to use VersaMoist™ (PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether) in foam cleanser formulations, including recommended usage percentage, mixing technique, and whether it helps increase foam...
Cera-Flux VX: Mixing Without Heat and Performance
Does mixing Cera-Flux VX without heat (at room temperature) affect its performance and efficacy, considering that heat is required to achieve a clear solution?
Ingredient Function Inquiry
Could you please check the following list of ingredients and provide information on their typical functions in cosmetic formulations? * Argan Oil * Behentrimonium Chloride *...
Reducing Alcohol Smell in Homemade Perfume
How can I reduce the strong, persistent alcohol smell in my homemade perfume after it has been macerating for 3 months?
Reducing Harsh Alcohol Smell in Perfume After Maceration
I have macerated my perfume for 3 months, but it still has a harsh alcohol smell. How can I reduce this odor?
Improving Hold in Hair Setting Powder
How can I improve the hold or styling capability of my hair setting powder formulation? Which ingredients can be added to achieve better hold?
Gelatin Bloom and Percentage for Blackhead Peel-Off Mask
What is the appropriate gelatin bloom number and percentage for a blackhead peel-off mask, and is a formula with 5% Gelatin 160 Bloom, Water, Titanium, and Phenoxyethanol suitable?
Using TXC in Leave-on Face Cream
Can TXC™ (Cetyl Tranexamate HCl) be used in a leave-on face cream, or is it an ingredient that requires rinsing off?
Mixing 12Fix and LipitSoft for EDP Perfume: Process, Ratio, and Clarity
Seeking guidance on the process of making EDP perfume spray using a fixative blend of 12Fix and LipitSoft, including the correct mixing ratio for EDP, the preparation method...